War Fronts Show Shifting German Tactics in Picardy and Ypres
French and British lines hold despite German pressure along the Avre and Hangard sectors as Belgian, British, and French forces report intense artillery and raids near Yser, Ypres, and Amiens. Allied commanders note ground gains and failed German breakthroughs, with heavy casualties and continued defense of key positions on the western front.
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Avre
Picardy
Hangard-Villers
Echo de Paris
Mmn
Hutin
Yser
Argere
Thennes
Amiens
Villers Bretenfront
Hangard
Villers Bretenx
Thennex
Canal
Levre
Cornillet
Meuse Verdun
Belgium
St Forest
St. Julien
Belgian War Office
Houthoulst Forest
Ypres
Oucke
Frank Chariton
1. N. C. Cable
Armentieres
Bailmi
Kem Phill
Flanders
Ypres-Paper
Feres
North Sea
von Hindenburg
D 2
Hos
Bch
Hangard-Villers Bretonneaux
Kemmerhill
Dransecre
Ypres-Comines
Gress
Waterpower Bill Dropped Amid Filibuster Pressure
The administration abandoned plans to push an omnibus water power bill amid a looming congressional session. President Wilson had urged the measure after a house committee on water power was authorized and hearings began. Secretary Lane argued urgent need for full development of water resources for war materiel, but bipartisan opposition made passage unlikely.
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Congress
Wilson
House
Interior Lane
Waterpower Fight: Senator Warns Industry May Move to Canada
Senator Jones of Washington criticized Congress for failing to enact workable water power legislation. He argued that U S industries are moving to Canada to secure water power and warned that delay risks national security and economic strength. He called for urgent action to harness falling water power to boost manpower and national power.
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Jones
Canada
Washington
Senator Jones
Congress
United States
Union Operators Urged to Quit Extra Shifts
Chicago April 27 union operators in Western Union and Postal offices nationwide will be asked to quit working extra shifts in a recommendation to be issued tonight by President S. J. Konenkamp. Organization day will be observed tomorrow with about 100 Chicago operators, 250 New York workers, and around 1,000 others affected. He reported two more Western Union lockouts in Chicago and Birmingham. Telegrams from locals indicate widespread enthusiasm and expected results from organization day.
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Chicago
Western Union
United States
S. J. Konenkamp
New York
Konenkamp
Birmingham
Roumanian Peace Talks Signal Berlin to Bucharest Trip
German foreign minister Dr. von Kuehlmann left Berlin for Bucharest with Count von Bernstorff and Count von Rosenberg amid talks with Reichstag leaders. Berlin authorities say a Roumanian peace treaty would be signed soon, following a preliminary accord with Germany.
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Dr. Kuehlmann
Berlin
Bucharest
The
Hague
von Kuehlmann
Count von Bernstorff
Count von Rosenberg
Reichstag
Bulgaria Willing To Barter For Balkan Lands
Zurich April 27 reports Bulgaria ready to cede Karagatsch Adrianople railway station and left bank of the Maritza to Turkey as far as Koeble in return for recognition of Bulgaria's Dobrudja claims. The Balkans territory was seized from Turkey in the first Balkan War by Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece and Montenegro.
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Bulgaria
Zurich
Vienna
Muenchner Neusten Nachrichten
Karagatsch
Adrianople
Maritza
Turkey
Koeble
Dobrudja
Balkans
Ten Hurt By Explosion In Chicago Cold Storage Building
Ten persons were injured when an ammonia tank exploded in a six story Chicago Cold Storage building. Firemen could not enter due to fumes. Ambulances and gas masks were rushed to the scene shortly before noon.
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Chicago
Chicago Cold Storage Company
Tolay
Labor Demonstration Planned in Hungary and Zurich
University students will join the general labor strike in Hungary on May 1 as socialists stage a national demonstration. Parades and public gatherings are expected, with calls for peace voiced across the dual monarchy during the May Day events.
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Hungary
Zurich
Demann
Dual Monarchy
Big Coal Holdings Sold in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on April 27 the vast coal holdings of J W Thompson in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia were sold to a company for the National City Bank of New York for 21 million dollars. Official notice of the closing was received locally today. Unsecured creditors will receive pro rata shares for claims totaling 12 dollars.
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Uniontown
J. W. Thompson
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
National City Bank of New York
Canadian Credit Prompts New York Pickup Inquiry
Canadian Credit discusses a New York matter dated April 27 involving Sir Robert. The brief item outlines a pending inquiry or financial consideration affecting ties between Canada and the New York organization, noting notable figures and the time frame without revealing sensitive details.
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New York
Sir Robert
Czolgosz Lawyer Titus Dies in Buffalo
Robert C. Titus former New York state supreme court justice and member of the defense for Czolgosz died in Buffalo this morning. He was among the attorneys selected by the bar association to defend the man who shot President McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition.
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Czolgosz
Buffalo
Robert C. Titus
State Supreme Court
The
Bar Association
Czolersz
Preadent McKinley
Middletown Exempts 9.8 Million in Property From Tax List
A town report shows Middletown has 9,800,030 in exempt property, largely due to the Connecticut State Hospital for the Insane and the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls. The tally includes churches, schools, hospitals, cemeteries, benevolent societies, and other institutions, with a total levy of just over 16 million.
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Middletown
Connecticut State Hospital For the
Connecticut Industrial School
Exports Prohibited as German Forces Suppress Red Guard in Finland
Copenhagen reports Finland bans exports while large German troops press the Red Guard. Official dispatch from Nikolaisted notes German control and White Guard influence across much of the country, suggesting the export ban targets other nations.
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Finland
Red Guard
Copenhagen
Nikolaisted
Vassa
Gulf of Bothnia
White Guard
Germany
Pressure on Ypres Hinted Amid War Talk and Austria Action
May Give Up Ypres says the Chronicle the loss of Kemmel hill would make tenure costly and precarious with a further withdrawal possibly advisable. The Telegraphic notes English ports held would not end the war but would complicate land and sea operations. An Amsterdam dispatch reports Austro Hungarian nobles discussed deposing Emperor Charles citing a peace letter to Prince Sixtus and Germany’s firmer grip on Austria follows.
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Ypres
London
Kemmel Hil
the Chronicle Today
Flanders
Telegraphic
English Channel
Amsterdam
The
Express Today
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Sixtus
Germany
Austria
First Disarmament Treaty Anniversary Near Great Lakes
Washington reports mark the one hundredth anniversary of the Rush Bagot treaty to remove warships from the Great Lakes. Representative Miller of Minnesota announced in the House that the celebration will occur around the lakes tomorrow.
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Versary
Washington
Great Lakes
Miller
Minnesota
House
Monroe
Great Britain
United States
Zeebrugge Heroes Buried in Dover Churchyard
The Zeebrugge battle heroes were buried in a common grave in Dover after a military procession from the waterfront to the church yard. Admiral Keyes and fleet men led the procession, followed by detachments from the garrison, women's corps, and local body delegations bearing wreaths.
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Zeebrugge
Dover
England
Weer
Admiral Keyes
Church Yard
Garison
Disagree On Volunteer Allowance Conferees Vote to Report Disagreement
Washington on April 27 conferees on the draft bill voted to report a disagreement with the house amendment that would credit districts for volunteers. senate conferees rejected the amendment saying it would cause too much confusion in the next draft. The measure will be put to another vote.
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Washington
Senate
Prussia Probes Lichnowsky for War Revelations
Amsterdam reports the Prussian house of lords approved prosecuting Prince Lichnowsky former German ambassador to England for alleged disclosures that Germany plotted the war. Berlin confirms the decision as of today.
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Lichnowsky
Amsterdam
Prussian
House of Lords
Prince Lichnowsky
England
Berlin
Germany
Two Die In Wreck Near Here In Pennsylvania
Two men were killed when a Palvania engine and several freight cars derailed near here early today. The dead are Engineer William Strott, 30, of Harbor Ridge Pa, and Brakeman Jack Snyder of Cincinnati.
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Sh. Pa
Palvania
William Strott
Harbor Ridge
Jack Snyder
Cincinnati
Clearing H Statement from New York Exchange
Fragmentary financial brief shows balances totaling 56,878,493 dollars and an itemized amount 21,965.25 dollars among exchanges and clearings. Numbers and headings are partially unreadable but indicate a ledger-like notice of balances.
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Ote York
Eiiee
Jury disagrees in Masses case. new trial ordered
Judge Hand ordered a new trial after a 42 hour deadlock in the Masses editors trial. The jury stood 10 to 2 for conviction before discharge. Defendants Max Eastman C Merrill Rogers and Art Young held on 5000 bail. John Reed may face separate trial upon arrival from Russia.
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Max Eastman
The
Masses
C. Merrill Rogers
Art Young
John Reed
Reed
Russia
New York
New England Liberty Loan Drive Posts Strong Day Total
New England total Liberty loan subscriptions hit 183 944 000 dollars with a daily intake of 17 064 000 dollars marking the second largest daily total of the campaign. Von Seydler again resigns as Austrian premier citing untenable position after German declarations. emperor to consider, crown council rumored.
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Connecticut
Maine
Boston
New England
von Seydler
London
Austria
Zurich
Germany
Servian Detachments Penetrate German Line on Tcherna
Servian detachments penetrated a position held by German allies on the Tcherna river in Macedonia, amid heavy artillery along the Macedonian front. Allied airmen downed two enemy airplanes, with fighting concentrated on the Vardar right bank and near Monastir.
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Tcherna
Paris
Macedonia
War Office
Balkans
Macedonian
Vardar
Monastir
Tcherna River
Obituary: Body Taken to Attleboro for Interment
The body of John W. Edwards was transported to Attleboro Massachusetts for burial in that city after death.
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Attleboro
John W. Edwards
Mass
Deaths in City: Mey Infant and Benziger Family
Albert Mey infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mey died at home on Prospect Place from pneumonia at two years ten months. Funeral held at 4 p.m. interment in St. John's cemetery. Walter H. Benziger died April 24 in Lockport New York. Survived by wife Arvada B. Benziger, parents Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Benziger, and brother Charles of Providence. Former Middletown resident and nephew of Mrs. Theodore Avery of Wall Street.
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Albert
Charles Mey
Prospect Place
St. John’s Cemetery
Walter H. Benziger
Lockport
N. Y
Arvada B
A. R. Benziger
Charles
Providence
Mr. Benziger
Middletown
Theodore Avery
Wall Street
Miss Bernice A Markham Dies at 22 in Portland
Miss Bernice Ann Markham daughter of Edward F Markham died at her home 19 Grove Street Portland this afternoon at 1 30 after a long illness She was 22 years old Survived by her father three sisters Loretta Harriet and Jane all of Portland and Oscar Markham of Middletown Funeral from her home Monday at 2 30 in the afternoon
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Bernice A. Markham
Bernice Ann Markham
Edward F Markham
Grove Street
Portland
Loretta
Harriet
Jane
Oscar Markham
Middletown
Resolution to oppose cotton price fixing introduced
Washington April 27 A resolution to put the house on record against fixing cotton prices was introduced by Representative Heflin of Alabama. It states that any measure making cotton production unprofitable and yields uncertain is unwise and dangerous.
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Washington
House
Heflin
Alabama
Peace Candidate Defeated in Keighley Election
London April 27 W Bland a peace by negotiation candidate was defeated in the Keighley parliamentary contest. W H Somervell a coalition candidate won with 4 873 votes to 2 349 for Bland.
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London
W. Bland
Keighley
W. H. Somervell
Somervell
Bland
No Aviators on Hospital Ships Denial
Acting Chief of Staff Peyton C. March denied charges from German sources that American aviators were transported on hospital ships and called the claim an incredible falsehood. He spoke this afternoon in Washington, reaffirming the government stance on the issue.
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Washington
Peyton C. March
Move Against Austrian Emperor Formed in Vienna Circles
In The Hague on April 27 a political party hostile to Emperor Charles of Austria has been formed by figures prominent in Vienna court circles. The Berlin Tagblatt reports the development as a notable shift in Austrian politics.
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The
Hague
Charles of Austria
Vienna
Tagblatt
Berlin
Austrian paper sees another war warned by Arbiter Zeitung
The Vienna Arbiter Zeitung warns that Germany’s actions in Livonia and Estonia risk triggering a new war once Russia regains strength. It questions Brest-Litovsk validity and notes Austrian blood should not be shed to preserve German conquests. The piece hints at growing Austro-German strain and quotes Austrian foreign minister Burian on Brest-Litovsk.
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The
Hague
Germany
Russia
Arbiter Zeitung
Vienna
Livonia
Esthenia
Brest-Litovsk
Baron Burian
Senate Near End Of Overman Bill Battle In Open Session
In Washington on April 27 the Senate fought toward a final vote on the Overman Bill granting broad wartime powers. The day centered on an amendment to exempt the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Reserve Board from the bill, with speeches limited to twenty minutes each. A roll call on the measure seemed likely soon, possibly Monday. Also included is note on the Russell library Picture Collection, seeking public donations of magazines and art journals to build a usable teaching resource for schools and clubs.
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Senate
Washington
America
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Russell Library
National Geographic
Century
Harper’s World Work
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman’s Home Companion
Fire at Fisk Residence Ends With No Damage
A noonday still alarm was sent from former Mayor John L. Fisk’s Washington street home. A stove pipe misconnected with a wooden flue box caused smoke to emerge. the fire was extinguished quickly with a hand chemical extinguisher and no material damage occurred.
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Fisk
John L. Fisk
Washington Street
Oldest Cromwell House Destroyed in Fire
The Footst homestead in Cromwell, built in 1776, burned yesterday afternoon. Middletown fire department responded but could not save the structure due to lack of water.
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Buili
Footst
Cromwell
Middletown
Vaudeville Acts Visit Connecticut Hospital Patients
Through courtesy of Manager Adorno four vaudeville acts playing at the Grand theater this week went to the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane this morning to entertain patients in the hospital theater. The bill is described as good and likely to please the patients.
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Adorno
Grand Theater
Connecticut Hospital For
Dog Registration Deadline and Fees
The town requires all dogs to be registered with the town clerk by May 1. Registration fees are $1.25 for males and $10.25 for females. An additional $1 fee applies to owners who fail to register on time. Wingate C. Howard is the town clerk.
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Wingate C. Howard
Ienevar
Vladivostok Withdrawal Hint From Allied Consuls
A Pekin press dispatch reports that allied consuls, replying to a Russian request, indicate they are willing to consider withdrawal from Vladivostok once responsible authorities to protect foreigners are established.
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Vladivostok
London
Pekin
Inquiry Into Slav Cabal Probed by Vatican and State
With government and Vatican sanction the papal nuncio opened a disciplinary inquiry regarding Archbishop Haibash a Frenchman alleged to be involved with a Slav political cabal.
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Vienna
Vatican
Haibash
Lloyd George Talks With King Then Privy Council Meet
London April 27 Premier Lloyd George held a long audience with the king at the palace followed by a privy council session. Sir William Wier was sworn in as air minister.
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Lloyd George
London
Palace
Privy Council
Sir William Wier
Cradlees A Daughter Born To Mr And Mrs Norman Danies
A brief birth notice reports the arrival of a daughter born on the twenty fourth of April to Mr and Mrs Norman Daniels Hivuner. The new child is described as healthy and the family joyful.
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Norman Danie
Boston Symphony Affairs Sees Major Higginson Retire
Announcement reports Major Higginson stepping down as Boston Symphony undertakings shift toward new trustees. The orchestra plans to hire a conductor to follow Dr Karl Muck, who is interned as an alien enemy at Fort Oglethorpe. The season also features Muck’s arrest and broader national debate over the orchestra’s stance.
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Mahony
Major Higginson
Boston
Karl Muck
Fort Oglethorpe
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Muck
NO ULTIMATUM ON HOLLAND REPORTS
The German minister remains at The Hague as no ultimatum has been delivered to Holland according to a dispatch from the Dutch foreign office. Officials at the Netherlands legation in Washington say rumors of a rupture with Germany have been greatly exaggerated and deny any embargo on imports from the Dutch West Indies while noting export licenses may be required.
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Hague
Washington
Holland
Germany
Foreign Office
the Hague
Netherlands
Dutch West Indies
Legation
Stock Market Holds Mixed Start Amid War News
New York traders saw a firmer finish after a volatile session as war headlines dampened early gains. Major steel and industrial issues fell in early trading with declines up to about two points, while some names recovered later. Total stock volume reached 146,600 shares with bonds at $4.7 million.
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New York
Utah Copper Company
Inspiration
Baldwinsseattre
Marine Preferred
Baldwin
Reading
Market and grain summary from New York and Chicago financial page
New York reports April data with average loans up 13.774 million and reserves up 6.225 million while demand deposits fall 35.279 million and time deposits drop 187 thousand. Actual loans gain 28.927 million with deposits mix shifts. reserve up 30.033 million. Grain market notes Chicago April 27 show corn and oats lower. futures quotes for May and July contracts listed, plus Park and pork/tallow metric shorthand.
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New York
Chicago
Park
Boy Scout Parade on Main Street Delights onlookers
The Boy Scout parade this afternoon on Main Street drew wide attention as a company bugler played. Officer John Melin led the march with erect bearing, and Officer Jo Joseph Dougherty brought up the rear. A decorated plane with colors was among the featured elements.
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Main Street
John Melin
Jo Joseph Dougherty
War action secrecy questioned by Senate committee
Washington April 27 emerging closely upon India was manifest in Congress the continued failure of the administration to inform the American public of developments on the western front. Senators urged why Americans hear of events from Berlin and pressed for a daily bulletin from the war department.
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Washington
Indi
Congress
Tration
Senate Fairs Committee
War Council
Can
Berlin
Obers
War Department
Junior Food Army Enrollment Surges in Connecticut
About 50 000 youths are projected to join the junior food army in Connecticut, with over 10 000 names already enrolled as the program expands through schools. One hundred town chairmen lead efforts with school cooperation, and an official exhibit is planned with the state fair at Berlin. The U S department of agriculture provides funds to hire supervisors, with Putnam Willimantic Middletown Ansonia Bethel Fairfield and Stafford Springs among towns benefiting.
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Junior Food Army
Connecticut
Hartford
Fee of Food Supply
Connecticut Council of Defense
Berlin
United States Department Agriculture
Consiol
Field
Putnam
Willimantic
Middletown
Ansonia
Bethel
Fairfield
Stafford Springs
They Are Criminals
A New York Tribune critique denounces a proposed league for political prisoners as creating a privileged class of disloyalists. It argues those jailed for obstructing war efforts are criminals, not political prisoners, and warns against legitimizing disloyalty or differentiating punishments.
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New York Tribune
League
Fp Ers
Sub Treasury Report and Evening Notes
New York reports a sw ory loss of 1,584,000 to banks on Friday. Confidence themes arise around a woman’s actions. Magnolias in bloom paint the city as lamps glow at 8 14 this evening.
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Sub-Treasury Report
New York
Swory
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